Dr. Sarah Culligan -Chiropractor

“You are as old as your spine”

WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC? The World Federation of Chiropractic (1999) defined Chiropractic as being concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on the functions of the nervous system and general health. This is obtained by a natural, drug-free, non-invasive and surgery-free approach to health care. Chiropractic is the 3rd largest primary health care profession in the world.

HOW DO CHIROPRACTORS TREAT? Chiropractors will use various modalities and techniques to treat neuromusculoskeletal conditions. They include: acupressure, cold and heat therapy, cross-friciton therapy, dry needling, immobilisation ad kinesio taping, deep tissue massage, rehabilitation, stretch, mobilisation and primary gentle Chiropractic manipulation/adjusting technique.

WHAT DO CHIROPRACTORS TREAT? -Very common issues like Headaches, Back and Neck pain which affect 85% of the population. -Sport injuries. -ANY joint problems from the jaw to the toes! -Muscle and Ligament strains and sprains as well as, Whiplash injuries. -Overuse injuries like Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. -Colic in babies. -Injury prevention in children and sports. -Pregnant ladies – the safest possible treatment for optimal growth of your baby, ease of delivery and aches and pains associated with a growing belly!

WHO DO WE TREAT? -Babies -Toddlers forever falling and bumping themselves to make sure no permanent skeletal damage is caused -Children for injuries and optimal development -Sports injuries or performance enhancement -Desk bound professionals -Elderly with arthritis and aging joints IN SUMMARY: anyone from 0 to 100 years!